From: www.ayogorkhali.com

June 22nd, 2026
The "Ghanti" Earthquake & Other Daily Absurdities
Good Morning, Nepal!

1. The PM’s "Expressway" Ego Trip
Prime Minister Balen Shah has finally decided to address the rumors that he’s been bullying the anti-corruption commission, insisting he’s just a fan of "thorough, multi-year discussions." Regarding his critics who suggest he needs to balance his "accelerator" with a "brake," the PM coolly clarified that his political vehicle is on an expressway, not a local village road. He promises the ride won't stop until he reaches the destination, which hopefully isn't a cliff. It’s comforting to know our national leader treats governance like a high-speed joyride.

2. Rabi’s Promise: We Won't Copy Your Failures
Rabi Lamichhane took the stage at the RSP convention to reassure the old-guard political veterans that he isn't here to insult their decades of "glorious" protesting. He insists the RSP won't cross the line, essentially promising to be a more efficient version of the same circus we’ve been watching for years. It’s a bold strategy: asking the people who built the house to trust the guy who just showed up with a sledgehammer and a megaphone. One can only hope he actually means it, or at least that he’s better at hiding his mistakes than his predecessors.

3. Gagan Thapa’s Backhanded Compliment
Gagan Thapa graced the RSP convention to tell them their success is "enviable" while simultaneously reminding them that he’s seen this movie before. He urged the new kids on the block to avoid the same "accidents" that plagued past political movements, kindly offering himself as the survivor of those very wrecks. With a straight face, he claimed the Nepali Congress isn't an enemy, but a competitor that will eventually grow taller than the RSP. It’s almost touching how much effort he puts into pretending that the Congress is still the coolest kid in the playground.

4. Baburam Bhattarai’s Gen-Z Reality Check
Former PM Baburam Bhattarai is tired of hearing his own generation weave "conspiracy theory" fairytales about foreign powers pulling the RSP's strings. He correctly pointed out that the RSP’s success is a legit technological revolution, not some ghost-written drama from abroad. It’s refreshing to hear a veteran admit that maybe, just maybe, the old way of doing things died because it was obsolete. Now, if only we could get the rest of the fossilized leadership to stop looking for bogeymen under their beds.

5. Balen’s Bold Brake Failure
When UML’s Pradeep Gyawali offered his unsolicited advice on "balancing" the party's speed, Balen gave him the political equivalent of a middle finger in a suit. He made it clear that the RSP isn't some sputtering local rickshaw that needs a gear shift; it’s a high-speed machine that doesn't believe in pausing for advice from the rear-view mirror. It’s entertaining to watch the old dinosaurs try to teach the new guys how to drive, only to be told they’re still sitting in the parking lot.

6. The "CUM" Coalition’s Uncomfortable Hug
Barshaman Pun from the Nepal Communist party decided to get cozy, noting that his party shares a lot of the same goals as the RSP, like "good governance" and "social justice." It’s fascinating how quickly everyone wants to be best friends with the new, popular kid when they realize their own clubs are empty. He’s clearly trying to stay relevant by claiming they are "near" each other on the political spectrum, which is a nice way of saying "please don't forget us when you start handing out power."

7. Bardiya’s DIY Water Revolution
While politicians are busy talking about "modernization" in Kathmandu, five thousand farmers in Bardiya just grabbed shovels and fixed their own irrigation ditches. They turned "shramdan" into a necessary reality because waiting for the government's "super zone" projects to actually work is a death sentence for their crops. It’s a heartwarming story of self-reliance, proving that if you want anything done in this country, you have to do it yourself while the authorities take the credit.

8. Bajura’s Million-Rupee Paperweights
In Bajura, seventeen lakhs worth of blood-chilling equipment is busy doing absolutely nothing but gathering rust in a hospital corner. While families are running around like headless chickens trying to find blood donors, the machines meant to save them are serving as expensive, glorified shelves. It’s the perfect microcosm of our bureaucracy: buying the tools, forgetting the plan, and leaving the people to suffer while the invoices get paid.

9. Wagley’s Guide to Not Being a Disaster
Swarnim Wagle made it crystal clear that the RSP isn't here to play "who can scream the loudest" against the old generation. He wants to set a new political culture, emphasizing that they are here to make Nepal win rather than just beating the old, corrupt establishment. He’s betting everything on the idea that the new generation is capable of delivering actual results instead of just more empty, eloquent speeches. Let’s hope he’s right, because the "hope" market is getting awfully crowded.
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Sita Rana
Chief Sunrise Satirist

Sita distills the daily chaos into nine bite-sized jokes so you can digest the news before your tea gets cold or the Kathmandu smog makes it impossible to see the paper.